Connecting with fellow overthinkers and rumination experts

Hi all! I'm joining Alike to connect with other chronic overthinkers, self doubters, rumination experts. I don't feel my family and friends "get it" and also worry about being a burden or seeming "crazy" to them (=unrealistic worry). I am struggling to find a medication that really works for me and would love to hear other people's experiences with this. I also would love to share ways to challenge negative thought spirals and cognitive distortions.

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doppelgaenger

1y ago

Hi. Ah, rumination. Yes, turning that ugly thought over and over again in your head, whatever the thought is. And, it's never a pleasant thought. Dwelling on positive things would make too much sense. I can totally relate to this. I've done it my whole life. I think I developed this habit as a kid as a way to cope with an insanely unstable childhood and now that it's no longer useful, I'm having a hard time letting it go.

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